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Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101. Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jamie Smith – Girls on the Run Austin Michael Ward Jr – Austin Urban Technology Movement APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 5, 2025. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on February 5, 2025, were approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. 2. Update from Commissioner Scheihing regarding attendance of a recent meeting of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Planning Team. Discussed. DISCUSSION ITEMS WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2025-2026 Budget Recommendations. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding the research and writing of Fiscal Year 4. Approve Recommendations to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The motion to amend was made by Commissioner Scheihing and seconded by Commissioner Veloz Salas. The amendment was to add: “Enhancements that particularly impact women and girls in Austin.” The amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. The motion to approve the recommendation as amended was approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. The motion to Reconsider Item 4 was made by Chair Tau, seconded by Vice Chair Bullard and approved on an 8-0 vote. The motion to amend the recommendation was made by Vice Chair Bullard, seconded by Chair Tau. The amendment was to insert “as well as enhancements” after “unmet needs.” The amendment was to also add a bullet point under Description of Recommendation to Council as follows: 2 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 “After-school programming geared toward building positive mental health in girls in Title 1 schools” The amendment was also to delete the word “citizens” and replace it with “residents” under Rationale. The …
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1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x Chair x ab VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) x x x ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 1. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner (March 5, 2025) CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2 (March 5, 2025) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING …
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EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair Zamarripa-Saenz called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:10pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:13pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Gerardo Gandy, Member (Left at 7:23pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Mónica Siañez, Member (Left at 9:28pm) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1, Item 5: Martha Cotera, Academia Cuauhtli Co-founder thanked the board for their consideration and support on the budget that would be submitted to request additional funding for the operation of Academia Cuauhtli. She also recommended that the MACC incorporate more history and informative symposiums into the MACC’s programming to continue to get public intellectuals engaged. Speaker 2, Item 5: Emilio Zamora, Professor of History at the University of Texas was in attendance to support the budget request for Academia Cuauhtli. He mentioned Academia Cuauhtli was working with Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager on a memorandum of understanding to solidify their relationship with the MACC. He also expressed his appreciation for allowing Cuauhtli the opportunity to extend what they had to offer the community, which was education and cultural services. 1 Speaker 3, Item 5: Jessica Silva shared that her family had been part of Academia Cuauhtli’s Saturday and Summer programs since 2022. She expressed her support for the program as she was a parent of two students. She stated Academia Cuauhtli played a vital role in enriching the community and encouraging the personal growth of their children by offering opportunities to connect with multiple generations at once. Commenting that the kids find joy in connecting with their peers, college student mentors, and other adults who care about their education and well-being. Speaker 4, Item 5: Janay Silva-Soto let the board know that she was a …
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Technology Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –March 5th, 2025 – 6:30PM Austin Energy – Mueller Assembly Room – Room 1111a 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. the cablecast. Schedules and video can be few hours of The Technology Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at 4815 Mueller Blvd. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velasquez, District 3 Suzanne Heritage ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Krista Laine, District 6 Benjamin Combee ‐ Council Member Mike Seigel, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Marc Duchen, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Benjamin Combee Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sumit DasGupta Ibiye Anga 1 Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Keith Pena-Villa Suzzane Heritage Thomas Rice Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Gabriel Nwajiaku Brian AM Williams CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon on the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no speakers registered to deliver comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on February 12th, 2025. This item was not addressed and will be moved to the next meeting. The meeting adjourned due to a lack of quorum before the commission circled back to this item. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Professional Development and EdExchange program (Madeleine Edwards, Senior Grants Manager, Austin Children’s Museum) The presentation on Austin Children’s Museum’s EdExchange program was delivered by Madeleine …
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Melinda Schiera PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 19, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol, Cofer, and Schiera were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Recognition of Colin Nickells for his service on the Environmental Commission – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Recognition of Melinda Schiera for her service on the Environmental Commission – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Item was postponed to the next meeting. 1 4. Presentation and discussion on Austin Energy Green Building – Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Director, Austin Energy Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and recommendation on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Austin Light Rail – Commissioners Sullivan and Qureshi A motion to recommend the draft environmental impact statement for Austin Light Rail failed on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Brimer voted against. Commissioner Qureshi abstained. Commissioners Bristol, Cofer, and Schiera were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Qureshi requested to add budget recommendations from the Joint Sustainability Committee to the budget meeting. This request was seconded by Bedford. ADJOURNMENT Chair Bedford adjourned the meeting at 7:32 pm without objection. The minutes were approved at the March 21, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Schiera were absent. 2
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-2667 or meredith.rusin01@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday March 3, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman-(District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair-(District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on February 4, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding guiding principles for the 2026 Bond. Presenters: Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Austin Core Transportation Plan. Presenter: Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works Department Facilitator: Susan Somers 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to the Bond Election Advisory Taskforce from the UTC working group established November 12, 2024. Facilitator: Susan Somers 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on I-35 frontage road crossings and 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Austin Light Rail Draft pedestrian crossings. Facilitator: Susan Somers Environmental Impact Statement. Facilitator: Susan Somers 7. Discussion and approval to amend the 2025 Urban Transportation Commission calendar with an alternate date and meeting venue in November 2025. Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the February 19, 2025, meeting. 9. Update from …
01 Draft Minutes - 2025.02.04 — original pdf
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 4, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters Assembly Room, 4815 Muller Blvd., Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman (joined at 5:13pm) Spencer Schumacher Arlin Alvarez Justin Jacobson Deshon Brown Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler Melissa Ortiz Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Heather Buffo (joined at 6:37pm) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Scott Johnson APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 12/3/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 12/3/2024 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somer’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Smith & Buffo absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Light Rail Update The commission received a presentation from Lindsay Wood, Deron Lozano, and Yannis Banks, Austin Transit Partnership staff. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1114 W 5th Street Public Speaker – Mashell Smith, representing the applicant The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works. Speakers called: Stephen Griffith and Elenor Holsey. Chair Somers moved to not approve the Right of Way Vacation. Commissioner Schumacher makes a substitute motion to object to the Right of Way Vacation for 1114 W 5th Street. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Buffo abstaining and Commissioner Smith absent. 4. Discussion and recommendation responding to City Council Resolution 20241212-133 on the reorganization of certain Boards, Commissions & Associated Entities Commissioner Schumacher’s made a motion to approve the recommendation, and Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Amendment 1: Commissioner Buffo moved to amend the motion to strike the first Now, Therefore Be It Resolved clause and rephrase accordingly. Chair Schumacher seconded the motion. The motion to amend passes on an 8-2 vote with Commissioners Ortiz and Alvarez voting no and Commissioner Smith absent. Amendment 2: Chair Somers moved to amend the motion to amend the third Be It Resolved clause to read “Be It Resolved, that the UTC commits to working with the BAC and PAC and/or City staff...”. Chair Schumacher seconded the motion. The motion to amend passes on an 8-2 vote with Commissioners Ortiz and Alvarez voting …
02 Presentation - 2026 Bond Development Guiding Principles — original pdf
2026 Bond Development -Guiding Principles- Urban Transportation Commission March 4, 2025 Outline 1. Citywide Strategic Plan Anchors & ASMP Guiding Principles 2. Technical Criteria: • Equity • Affordability • Innovation • Sustainability & Resiliency • Proactive Prevention • Community Trust & Relationships 3. Technical Criteria Summary 2 Citywide Strategic Plan Anchors & ASMP Guiding Principles Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) CSP Anchors How are services delivered Equity Affordability Innovation Sustainability & Resiliency Proactive Prevention Community Trust & Relationships 3 CSP Anchors & ASMP Guiding Principles Crosswalk Citywide Strategic Plan (CSP) Anchors : ASMP Guiding Principles Y T I U Q E Health & Safety Economic Prosperity Affordability Travel Choice Economic Prosperity & Y T I L I B A N A T S U S I Y C N E I L I S E R Sustainability Travel Choice Commuter Delay Health & Safety Y T L I B A D R O F F A E V I T C A O R P N O I T N E V E R P N O I T A V O N N I T S U R T Y T I N U M M O C S P I H S N O I T A L E R & Innovation Affordability Economic Prosperity Sustainability Health & Safety Travel Choice 4 Commuter Delay Equity Technical Criteria • In what Equity Analysis Zone (EAZ) is the project located? • Does the project serve a Title VI Transit Route? TPW addresses Equity by • Directing transportation investments to areas with high equity needs and/or areas with historic underinvestment • Addressing disproportionate health and safety impacts of transportation choices for marginalized residents • Ensuring inclusive access to safe, convenient, and affordable transportation options Equity Analysis Zones and Title VI Transit Routes 5 5 Affordability Technical Criteria TPW addresses Affordability by • Providing affordable and accessible mobility options (bike/ped/transit) to and from where people need to travel • What level of Bicycle Facility Improvement does the project provide? • What level of Existing Transit Service does the project serve? Crossings? • Does the project include High Priority Sidewalks or • Does the project support development in the Imagine Austin Growth Concept map Activity Centers and Corridors? Bicycle Facilities; Access to Transit 6 6 Innovation Technical Criteria • What type of Smart Technology (ITS) does the project provide or is it an …
03 Presentation - Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan — original pdf
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Urban Transportation Commission – March 4, 2025 Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning (Project Connect / Walk, Bike, Roll) • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown (CapEx 35) • changes in national best practices on urban street design (NACTO) • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 2019 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how …
05 Draft Recommendation: I-35 Frontage Road Crossings and Pedestrian Crossings — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20250304-005: I-35 Frontage Road Crossings and Pedestrian Crossings WHEREAS, the City of Austin is considering an investment of over a billion dollars to create new public spaces covering portions of an expanded Interstate 35, through the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch program; and WHEREAS wide, fast moving, frontage roads create physical and mental barriers that would disincentivize visiting the caps and reduce economic development opportunities surrounding them; and WHEREAS, TxDOT’s current designs for the I-35 Capital Express Central Project include frontage roads with up to eight travel lanes that people walking and bicycling would need to cross to access the caps or cross the freeway; and WHEREAS, most urban freeways in the United States are surrounded by city streets, not highway-grade frontage roads; and WHEREAS, in 2002, the Texas Transportation Commission acknowledged significant safety and efficiency concerns with frontage roads; and WHEREAS, street parking protects people walking and bicycling on sidewalks and shared use paths and encourages the use of nearby public spaces; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Cap and Stitch project is modeled after successful highway caps such as Klyde Warren Park in Dallas and the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston; and WHEREAS, the roads surrounding Klyde Warren Park and Rose Kennedy Greenway have two to four travel lanes in total (1-2 travel lanes in each direction) surrounding the caps, in contrast with the proposed frontage roads for the I-35 caps with up to eight travel lanes in some locations; and WHEREAS, the width of the roads adjacent to Klyde Warren Park are 40 feet, and the widths of roads adjacent to the proposed caps for I-35 are up to 100 feet; and WHEREAS, there is limited access to the northern cap due to the design of the frontage roads; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Recommends that, throughout the length of the I-35 Capital Express Central Project, frontage roads should be designed as city streets per the following principles: Design should result in average speeds at or below safe urban speed limits, no higher than 30 miles per hour; The frontage roads should contain no more than 2 travel lanes in each direction throughout the length of the project; Lane widths should generally be 10 feet and no wider than 11 feet; Designs should include street trees along the entire corridor, generally …
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Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, March 4, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 East 11th Street Creativity Studio Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 4th, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing on the Facility Expansion Plan Phase 1 for the George Washington Carver Museum. Presentation by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Museums & Cultural Programs, Parks & Recreation Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation regarding updates to the Carver Center funding and the work done by the A3 Art Alliance Austin to support the Carver Center’s Artist Residency Program. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 Art Alliance Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve recommendations to council regarding the FY25-26 budget as it relates to the African American Resource Advisory Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2. 3. 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
February 4, 2025 Draft Minutes — original pdf
1. African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 5th, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 5th, 2025, at the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility at 912 E. 11th St. in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Davis called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaina Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Mueni Rudd Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Christine Pasculado – Carver Center Updates APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 1, 2024 The minutes were approved with an amendment to remove “Commissioner Eugene was off the dais” on all items on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Horton’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ross was absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. Commissioner Eugene nominated Commissioner Horton for the role of Chair with a second from Commissioner Linder. The motion to elect Commissioner Horton as chair was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ross was absent. Commissioner Eugene nominated herself for the role of Vice Chair with a second from Commissioner Linder. The motion to elect Commissioner Eugene as Vice Chair was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ross was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the President of Huston Tillotson University. Motion by Commissioner Rudd, second by Commissioner Linder. Presentation about the MLK Winter Parade. Motion by Commissioner Linder, second by Recommendation about Paramount Theatre renovation. Motion by Commissioner Fowler, Chair Horton second by Chair Horton Presentation about rehousing families displaced in the Rosewood Commubnity Courts. Motion by Commissioner Jackson, second by Chair Horton Chair Horton adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. without objection. 2
Item 2 - Slide Deck — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Phases 1a and 1b African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Overview • Meet the Team • Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan • Carver Facility Expansion Phase 1a and 1b Improvements • Community Engagement • Next Steps • Stay Informed Meet the Team Parks and Recreation Department • Anthony “Tony” Hron, Associate Project Manager (SPOC) • Adrienne O’Keefe, Communications and Engagement Specialist • Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager Museums and Cultural Programs • Carver Staff: Carre Adams, J. Savannah, Christine Pasculado, Dawn Burnside, and Freddie Crocheron Adisa Communications • Shuronda Robinson, CEO/President • Millie Williams, Project Manager Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan A 2000 Feasibility Study outlined an expansion plan for the Carver Museum which led to the construction of the facility you see today. In 2021, Council approved a new Facility Expansion Plan, which incorporated extensive community engagement, ensuring the Carver remains a hub for history, education, and culture. Phase 1a and 1b are the first facility expansion recommendations identified in the 2021 plan. Carver Phase 1a and 1b Improvements Phase 1a: Building Renovations • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Relocation of Juneteenth statues Phase 1b: Outdoor Spaces & Site Improvements • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • Renovation of existing public restrooms • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion Community Engagement Scope Inform: • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum (collaborate with Carver staff) • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Renovation of existing public restrooms Involve: • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion • Relocation of Juneteenth Statues Community Outreach Activities Social Media Neighborhood Meetings & Public Events Email Invites • • • Social Media Parks & Recreation George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Adisa Communications • Meetings • Survey • Partnership with SoulCiti Flyers • Newsletters • • Distributed by Parks & Recreation COA Recreation Centers George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Adisa Communications Carver Vision Semi-Permanent Installation Informational displays installed onsite • • Transparency Trust Relationship Building Stakeholder Meetings Website Online Survey Community Engagement Nine Community Meetings in December through February 10 Participants @ 12.5.24 Ambassador/ATX Foundation …
06 Draft Recommendation: Austin Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation No. 20250304-006: Austin Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement D R A F T WHEREAS, the Project Connect Contract with the Voters defines project connect as “a highcapacity transit system, to address the City's transit needs for safer, faster, and more reliable transportation that will improve access to essential services, such as education, health care, grocery stores, childcare, and jobs, especially in historically underserved and underrepresented communities;” WHEREAS, the ballot language for Proposition A of the November 3rd, 2020 election noted that Project Connect would include “associated road, sidewalk, bike, and street lighting improvements;” WHEREAS, the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) oversees the design, construction, and completion of the Project Connect Light Rail Implimnetation Plan; WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2023 the City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recommended that the City of Austin and ATP engage “in a scoping project for multimodal investments to ensure light rail integrates with and expands Austin's existing and future pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections;” WHEREAS, Project Connect is essential to accomplishing the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan’s 50/50 mode split goal by 2039; and WHERAS, on January 10th, 2025 ATP released the Draft Enviormental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Project; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends ATP move forward with all light rail design elements and options suggested in the Draft EIS; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that, in keeping with the Contract with the Voters, ATP should prioritize right-of-way for pedestrians, bicyclists, micromobility users, and other transit options in future design iterations over preserving access for private auto traffic. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: 3/4/2025 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) D R A F T
Item 4: Draft Budget Recommendations — original pdf
African American Resource Advisory COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250304-004 Seconded By: Date: March 4, 2025 Subject: Austin Public Library Black Literature Expansion Motioned By: Recommendation $1.5M Description of Recommendation to Council It is essential for the City of Austin to increase the budget of the Austin Public Library beyond the zero- based budget by $1.5M to support a meaningful investment in African American literature within the library's collection. This investment would not only benefit the African American community but also underscore Austin's dedication to embracing diversity and promoting equitable access to valuable literary resources. African American Literature would recommend including but not limited to playwrights, books on tape and digital, hardcopy, movies. including documentaries, and hosting black authors, playwriters and poets to come speak at the APL. Rationale: The current political climate is having a detrimental impact on youth and young adults who seek to connect with and learn from their cultural heritage through literature. This issue is particularly evident in the realm of African American authors and their works, which shed light on the struggles and experiences of African American communities. Public libraries are an integral part of our society, nurturing the minds of future generations. As Public Schools continue to reclaim their library autonomy it is vital Austin Public libraries expand their catalog to educate and inspire all individuals through the power of cultural reading. Public libraries serve as a vital resource for African American communities, offering summer reading programs and access to culturally specific literature and media. Therefore, the insufficient amount of African American literature in Austin Public Libraries would be a disservice to African Americans residing within the city limits and to all who have the curiosity to embrace diversity and learn from their stories. Investing in culturally significant African American literature would be a positive step for the Austin Public Library system, reinforcing Austin's commitment to inclusivity and diversity by addressing challenging topics such as institutional racism and implicit bias. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommendation $200,000 Description of Recommendation to Council $120K Bowling Center Bowling equipment at Millennium is more than 50 years old having been received from Bergstrom AFB. (Unique opportunity because of the closure of Highland Lanes) It needs major 1 of 3 upgrades and repair to compete with market competitors. Total renovation cost is $400K. A contribution of $120K would allow the Millennium to complete Phase I, adding lane lighting and bumpers to each of the 16 …
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03 Draft Recommendation: Austin Core Transportation Plan — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Recommendation Number 20250304: Austin Core Transportation Plan WHEREAS, the Austin Core Transportation Plan seeks to create a cohesive and adaptable transportation framework that addresses the unique mobility challenges of downtown Austin while building on previous downtown planning efforts and integrating upcoming major infrastructure projects like I-35 Capital Express Central and Project Connect; and WHEREAS, the Downtown street network is 1% of Austin’s overall network but accounts for 12% of all pedestrian crashes and 17% of intersection-related pedestrian crashes; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan sets a goal of 50% non-single occupancy vehicle mode share by 2039; and WHEREAS, two-way streets are safer and increase economic activity where conversions are implemented; and WHEREAS, street trees and additional shade downtown make walking more feasible and can even reduce vehicle speeds; and WHEREAS, the East side of downtown is not currently slated to have an on-street, high-quality North-South bicycle facility in the current ACT plan; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Austin Alliance Downtown Parking Study was created to comprehensively and holistically find parking management solutions to better serve the residents, workers, and visitors of downtown Austin; and WHEREAS, the Urban Land Institute convened a Technical Assistance Panel focused on reducing the growth of parking downtown, improving management of current parking supply, improving the human experience downtown, and improving other transportation modes; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240201-054 and corresponding ordinances seek to reduce the overall number of new parking spaces built within downtown Austin and create a more pedestrian-oriented built environment; and WHEREAS, the future Austin Light Rail and expanded MetroRapid services are projected to carry tens of thousands additional riders into downtown; and WHEREAS, there are limited resources devoted to transportation infrastructure improvements across the City, with competing priorities, including installing transportation facilities outside of downtown where no current facilities exist; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the Austin Core Transportation Plan prioritizes the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and non-car modes of transportation throughout the downtown area over car volume throughput; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the UTC recommends that the ACT plan include a north-south, on-street, separated bike facility on the East side of downtown; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the UTC recommends additional one-way to two-way conversions on 5th Street, 6th Street, and other streets as is feasible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the UTC …